URMIA Matters

URMIA - Higher Education Risk Management & Insurance

Risk management is complex, and your time is limited. This podcast series helps you keep up on emerging issues in higher education and best risk management practices. Join URMIA leaders, peers, and insurance experts twice a month as they explore timely topics, URMIA member resources, and the profession.

  1. Sue Liden Retires from URMIA

    12/17/2025

    Sue Liden Retires from URMIA

    In this episode of URMIA Matters, Michelle Smith, URMIA’s Executive Director, interviews Sue Liden, URMIA’s soon to be retired (again!) Education Manger. Join us for a heartfelt conversation as we honor Sue on the eve of her retirement! From her early days in the military to building a proactive risk management program at Pacific Lutheran University, Sue shares inspiring stories of resilience, reinvention, and leadership. Discover her top tips for solo risk managers, the power of networking through URMIA, and why telling your story matters in this profession. Plus, get a peek behind the curtain at URMIA’s inner workings and hear what’s next for Sue as she embarks on new adventures. This episode is packed with wisdom, warmth, and a celebration of a career dedicated to higher education risk management—don’t miss it! Show Notes URMIA ScholarshipsVolunteer with URMIAGuest Sue Liden, Education Manager - URMIA Guest Host Michelle Smith, Executive Director - URMIA  Connect with URMIA & URMIA with your network -Share /Tag in Social Media @urmianetwork -Not a member? Join ->www.urmia.org/join -Email | contactus@urmia.org Give URMIA Matters a boost: -Give the podcast a 5 star rating -Share the podcast - click that button! -Follow on your podcast platform - don't miss an episode! Thanks for listening to URMIA Matters!

    17 min
  2. Jenny Whittington Solo Risk Manager Scholarship Winners

    11/26/2025

    Jenny Whittington Solo Risk Manager Scholarship Winners

    In this episode of URMIA Matters, Michelle Smith, URMIA’s Executive Director, sits down with scholarship winners Rowela Lascolette of Hood College and Michelle Powell of Florida Polytechnic University to explore the unique challenges and opportunities of being a solo risk manager in higher education. They share their career journeys, lessons learned from the URMIA Annual Conference in Las Vegas, and practical strategies like youth protection programs, risk committee engagement, and scenario planning. The conversation highlights the value of networking, education, and community support, while offering tips for applying to the Jenny Whittington Solo Risk Manager Scholarship and staying active in URMIA’s resources and events. If you’re a solo risk manager, you don’t want to miss this valuable episode!  Show Notes  URMIA Scholarships URMIA Annual Conference Scholarships - Jenny Whittington Solo Risk Manager Professional Scholarship Give to URMIA - Donate to support the future of higher education risk management Spencer Educational Foundation Guests   Rowela Lascolette, Hood College - Director of Business Services Michelle Powell, Risk Manager - Florida Polytechnic University Guest Host  Michelle Smith, Executive Director - URMIA  Connect with URMIA & URMIA with your network -Share /Tag in Social Media @urmianetwork -Not a member? Join ->www.urmia.org/join -Email | contactus@urmia.org Give URMIA Matters a boost: -Give the podcast a 5 star rating -Share the podcast - click that button! -Follow on your podcast platform - don't miss an episode! Thanks for listening to URMIA Matters!

    21 min
  3. URMIA's 2025 Annual Business Meeting

    10/08/2025

    URMIA's 2025 Annual Business Meeting

    In this special episode of URMIA Matters, all URMIA members are invited to listen in and hear the latest updates from the URMIA Executive Committee. Join us for a streamlined business meeting that will include a briefing on the Association by the president, a financial report by the treasurer, and other board officer updates. You will also hear about what the URMIA Office has been working on and what’s next for the URMIA community. Tune in to hear all the updates from the URMIA Board of Directors and what they are looking forward to in URMIA’s near future!  Show Notes  URMIA Specialty Communities Sign-Up URMIA Board Nominations and Elections URMIA Board of Directors About URMIA - Strategic Pillars URMIAmentors URMIAacademy URMIA Matters Podcast - Meet URMIA's Newest Staff URMIA Staff URMIA - GRAC URMIA's updated Risk Inventory URMIA's 56th Annual Conference in Las Vegas (October 12-16) Guests   Sandy Mitchell, Director, Office of Insurance - Massachusetts Institute of Technology  Miguel Delgado, Associate Vice President and Chief Risk Officer - Carnegie Mellon University  Flo Hoskinson, Risk Manager - Oregon Health & Science University  Craig McAllister, Assistant Vice President, Risk Management - University of Miami  Jim Mulholland, Director of Compensation and Risk Management - Grinnell College  Keesha Trim, Sr. Director, Risk Management & Insurance - University of Richmond  Guest Host  Michelle Smith, Executive Director - URMIA Connect with URMIA & URMIA with your network -Share /Tag in Social Media @urmianetwork -Not a member? Join ->www.urmia.org/join -Email | contactus@urmia.org Give URMIA Matters a boost: -Give the podcast a 5 star rating -Share the podcast - click that button! -Follow on your podcast platform - don't miss an episode! Thanks for listening to URMIA Matters!

    35 min
  4. You Can't Afford NOT to Attend the URMIA Annual Conference

    09/17/2025

    You Can't Afford NOT to Attend the URMIA Annual Conference

    In this episode of URMIA Matters, Julie Groves, Director of Risk Services at Wake Forest University, hosts an informative conversation with the chairs and co-chairs of the upcoming URMIA Annual Conference: Juan Azcarate, Susie Johnson, Michael Tabije, and Courtney Davis. URMIA’s 56th Annual Conference is taking place in beautiful Las Vegas from October 12–16 this year! Our guests share thoughtful insights into their roles and exciting details about the agenda, including a keynote by New York Times bestselling author Dan Heath. The conference offers a rich mix of learning opportunities, peer networking, and social events—from a lively opening reception at the Marquee nightclub to a stunning closing celebration overlooking the Las Vegas Strip. The episode wraps up with helpful travel tips for first-time attendees to make the most of their Vegas experience. URMIA Institutional Members only who listen to this episode can receive $200 off their registration using the code JoinAC2025 at time of registration!  Show Notes Register for URMIA’s Annual Conference 2025 in Vegas! URMIA's 56th Annual Conference Schedule Volunteer Opportunities at URMIA's 56th Annual Conference Guests Juan Azcarate, Senior Director, Risk Management - Dallas College Susie Johnson, Risk Management Director - Iowa State University  Michael Tabije, Risk Manager - University of Nevada, Las Vegas Courtney Davis, Executive Vice President, Global Education Practice Leader - Hub International Host Julie Groves, Director, Risk Services - Wake Forest University Connect with URMIA & URMIA with your network -Share /Tag in Social Media @urmianetwork -Not a member? Join ->www.urmia.org/join -Email | contactus@urmia.org Give URMIA Matters a boost: -Give the podcast a 5 star rating -Share the podcast - click that button! -Follow on your podcast platform - don't miss an episode! Thanks for listening to URMIA Matters!

    32 min
  5. Student Healthcare Changes for 2025 and Beyond

    09/03/2025

    Student Healthcare Changes for 2025 and Beyond

    Join guest host Michelle Smith, URMIA’s Executive Director, as she interviews Liebe Meier Swain from Cornell University and Phillip Arrington from HUB International, who discuss how access to healthcare, especially mental health services, is linked to higher graduation rates. They highlight legislative changes, including Medicaid cuts and Affordable Care Act revisions, which may disproportionately affect vulnerable student populations, particularly those in rural areas and on Medicaid. They emphasize the need for campus-wide collaboration, proactive planning, and financial literacy to support students amid rising healthcare costs and shifting policies. Explore the evolving landscape of student health insurance and its critical role in student success in this episode of URMIA Matters.   Show Notes ACHA - American College Health Association The JED Foundation US GAO Report: Students' Health Coverage Rates Have Improved, but Barriers to Coverage Remain for Some American Council on Education Healthcare Issue Landing Page AAU, Associations Raise Concerns on Proposed Medicaid Cuts Guests  Liebe Meier Swain, Director, Student Health Plan - Cornell University   Phillip Arrington, Vice President, Campus Health Solutions and SHIP Segment Leader - Hub International Guest Host  Michelle Smith, Executive Director - URMIA  Connect with URMIA & URMIA with your network -Share /Tag in Social Media @urmianetwork -Not a member? Join ->www.urmia.org/join -Email | contactus@urmia.org Give URMIA Matters a boost: -Give the podcast a 5 star rating -Share the podcast - click that button! -Follow on your podcast platform - don't miss an episode! Thanks for listening to URMIA Matters!

    30 min
  6. Meet URMIA's Newest Staff Members

    07/30/2025

    Meet URMIA's Newest Staff Members

    Join guest host Michelle Smith, URMIA’s Executive Director, as she interviews four of URMIA’s newest staff members: Carrie Burnett, Project Specialist; Bowen Murphy, IT Manager; Ruth Rauluk, Resource Manager; and Adam Sieracki, Marketing Specialist. Tune in as Michelle interviews URMIA’s four newest staffers about their journey with URMIA so far and what surprised them most about our association! Hear a little about their lives, how they came to work for URMIA, and their favorite thing about working for URMIA so far. Don’t miss out on meeting some of the newest staff who help make URMIA so great!  Show Notes URMIA Staff Guests Carrie Burnett Bowen Murphy Ruth Rauluk Adam Sieracki Guest Host Michelle Smith, Executive Director Connect with URMIA & URMIA with your network -Share /Tag in Social Media @urmianetwork -Not a member? Join ->www.urmia.org/join -Email | contactus@urmia.org Give URMIA Matters a boost: -Give the podcast a 5 star rating -Share the podcast - click that button! -Follow on your podcast platform - don't miss an episode! Thanks for listening to URMIA Matters!

    20 min
  7. URMIA's Honors Committee

    06/18/2025

    URMIA's Honors Committee

    Join guest host Jenny Whittington, former Executive Director of URMIA, on this episode of URMIA Matters as she welcomes two distinguished guests: Eno Oregbesan, Director of Risk Management at Rice University, and Kathy Hargis, Associate Vice President of Risk Management and Compliance at Lipscomb University. Both guests share their extensive involvement with URMIA, highlighting their roles in various committees and task forces since 2009 and 2005, respectively. Take a peek into the workings of the Honors Committee, which celebrates outstanding individuals and achievements in the higher education risk management community. Discover the prestigious awards presented at the annual URMIA conference and learn why your nominations matter! Tune in for an insightful discussion on recognizing excellence and fostering a culture of appreciation in higher education risk management.  Show Notes URMIA Honors and Awards – Nominate a Colleague or Yourself for an award by June 27!  URMIA Honors Committee   Guests  Kathy Hargis, Associate Vice President of Risk Management & Compliance - Lipscomb University  Eno Oregbesan, Director, Risk Management - Rice University     Guest Host  Jenny Whittington, Executive Director, Emerita - URMIA  Connect with URMIA & URMIA with your network -Share /Tag in Social Media @urmianetwork -Not a member? Join ->www.urmia.org/join -Email | contactus@urmia.org Give URMIA Matters a boost: -Give the podcast a 5 star rating -Share the podcast - click that button! -Follow on your podcast platform - don't miss an episode! Thanks for listening to URMIA Matters!

    29 min
  8. Water Damage Prevention

    05/21/2025

    Water Damage Prevention

    In this episode of URMIA Matters, host Julie Groves, Director of Risk Services at Wake Forest University, interviews Heather Banules, Director of Insurance and Claims Administration, University of Michigan - Ann Arbor, Bret Bush, EVP, Field Operations, Insight Risk Technologies, and Ted Way, Senior Vice President, Gallagher. Together, they tackle the crucial topic of water damage prevention on higher education campuses. They discuss the importance of regular risk assessments to pinpoint vulnerabilities in campus buildings, while highlighting the need for comprehensive prevention tools and equipment.  Meanwhile, they share preventive measures like routine plumbing maintenance, installation of water sensors, and thorough inspections during construction and maintenance projects. They stress the significance of having a robust emergency response plan, complete with clear communication protocols and designated response teams. This episode of URMIA Matters provides insights, offering proactive steps that higher education institutions can take to safeguard their campuses and ensure operational continuity.  Show Notes What College & University Risk Managers Need to Know About Water Damage Prevention & Response Plans Guests Heather Banules, Director of Insurance and Claims Administration - University of Michigan, Ann Arbor Bret Bush, EVP Field Operations - Insight Risk Technologies LLC Ted Way, Senior Vice President - Gallagher Host Julie Groves, Director, Risk Services - Wake Forest University Connect with URMIA & URMIA with your network -Share /Tag in Social Media @urmianetwork -Not a member? Join ->www.urmia.org/join -Email | contactus@urmia.org Give URMIA Matters a boost: -Give the podcast a 5 star rating -Share the podcast - click that button! -Follow on your podcast platform - don't miss an episode! Thanks for listening to URMIA Matters!

    36 min
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Risk management is complex, and your time is limited. This podcast series helps you keep up on emerging issues in higher education and best risk management practices. Join URMIA leaders, peers, and insurance experts twice a month as they explore timely topics, URMIA member resources, and the profession.

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    URMIA - Higher Education Risk Management & Insurance
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
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